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LOVE Northumberland awards celebrate the county's unsung green heroes

The cream of the county’s community work has been celebrated at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards. Schools, community groups, organisations and individuals were recognised for their efforts to keep the county clean and green with awards across seven categories in what is now the event’s 16th year. Representatives of all shortlisted entries attended the event at The Alnwick Garden hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Anna Foster, with awards presented by The Duchess

Business and enterprise

Jun 26

Working together to improve air quality

Northumberland County Council is backing national Clean Air Day (Thursday June 18) which aims to highlight the negative impacts of air pollution on our health and the importance of everyone playing their part to improve the air we breathe. Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest annual air pollution campaign and is coordinated by the environmental charity Global Action Plan. The campaign focuses on improving the public understanding of indoor and outdoor air pollution, highlig

Waste

Jun 17

Council announces a £9.3million major refurbishment for century old homes

Northumberland County Council has approved a major £9.309 million investment to revitalise 95 council owned homes in East Hartford. The ambitious project is part of a broader £55.6million capital investment over four years which was approved by the council to upgrade and improve its council housing. The properties will get a brand-new kitchen, bathroom, a full rewire, the installation of a new heating system and insulation, damp proofing, plastering and flooring. A full re

Renewable energy

Apr 29